American Pope: Leo’s Chicago Origin Story
Before Rome, there was Chicago. This exclusive excerpt from a new biography recounts Pope Leo’s...
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Behind the Bike Lane Backlash
There has been major backpedaling on support for protected lanes in Chicago. What’s behind the...
A Painter’s Guide to Ukrainian Village
Painter and mold maker Loc Hong recommends these four spots.
Where We Believe the Population Center of Chicago Sits
The Bulls may be more central to our population's universe than we thought.
The War at Home
For Illinois’s only Palestinian American legislator, the crisis in Gaza is personal.
The Planet Hunter
Astrophysicist Jacob Bean has devoted his career to studying worlds beyond our solar system. Now,...
What Was Chicago’s First Murder?
Last year, there were 617 homicides in Chicago, more than in any other U.S. city....
Can Williams Be the Bears’ Next Luckman?
The team has long struggled with quarterbacks. Can the new kid bring in old magic?
Best Seats in Sox Park
An absurdly specific guide.
Lincoln Square
Beach Bunny bassist Anthony Vaccaro, a.k.a. Helicopter Leaves, recommends these four spots.
Photos from Barrel Night 2024
On March 6, Chicago Magazine hosted over 300 spirits enthusiasts at Ravenswood Event Center for...
Cicadapocalypse Now
The emergence of two long-subterranean cicada broods at once will mean a creepy-crawly — not to mention...
Chicago’s 10 Seasons
You've heard of "False Spring," but don't forget about "Is This Global Warming?" and "Green...